Patrick Vidija

Nairobi

Acting Deputy Digital Editor @TheStandardMedia, Fact-checker and Investigator. Coordinator @PJAK, Vice Chairperson NYAFP FCM, Org Sec FCM Couples Network

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Former spy chief reappointed Somalia's intelligence agency boss

4 days ago | informereastafrica.com | Patrick Vidija

Former Somalia’s Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Mahad Mohamed Salad, has been re-appointed to the same position. The re-appointment comes following an emergency Cabinet Meeting held on Saturday evening that resolved to replace the country’s head of state's intelligence agency.
Former spy chief reappointed Somalia's intelligence agency boss

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Mahad Mohamed Salad has been appointed at Somalia's Director of National Intelligence and Security Agency, replacing Abdullahi Mohamed Ali. [Courtesy]Former Somalia’s Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Mahad Mohamed Salad, has been re-appointed to the same position. The re-appointment comes following an emergency Cabinet Meeting held on Saturday evening that resolved to replace the country’s head of state's intelligence agency.
Manufacturers push for power purchase agreement ban to avert power blackout

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) staff work on a faulty line along Gitanga Road in Lavingtom, Nairobi. [File, Standard]The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has warned of power rationing if no investment is made in power purchase agreements and new power stations are not constructed.
Experts bank on ICT accessibility conference to push policies for persons with disabilities

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Some of the participants that attended the 2024 Digital Accessiblity conference. [Courtesy]Nairobi is next week expected to host an international conference aimed at pushing digital accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Mental health: How 'climate setting' and fun games are helping survivors to open up

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

A Spark Camp training session on mental health. [Courtesy]Negative peer pressure on social media, broken families and the hustle culture, drugs and unemployment remain some of the major issues exacerbating mental health among the youth.
Ruto to ODM: This government belongs to you

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

President William Ruto shakes hands with Mama mboga during his development tour in Migori County on May 5, 2025. [PCS]President William Ruto has said the agreement between Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement is aimed at helping to confront socio-economic and political challenges that have held Kenya back in the past 60 years.
AA Kenya banks on excellence awards to sensitise on road safety

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Soi OCS Boniface Wesonga (in uniform) and relatives of the deceased persons, inspect a matatu vehicle that killed 10 passengers at Chemoset area Soi Sub County a long Eldoret-Kitale highway in Uasin Gishu County on January 3, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]AA Kenya is now banking on the introduction of an excellence award that seeks to recognize and award companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to road safety.
From mobile to cloud: How 'connectivity for the earth' is shaping future of devices

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Mobile communication remains an essential component of our daily lives in the fast-paced digital age. It dates back to the mid-twentieth century, when the first mobile telephones were developed, although with limited functionality and accessibility.
Health and finance sectors lead in most AI-driven industries

1 month ago | informereastafrica.com | Patrick Vidija

The healthcare has emerged as the top sector in industries with most Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven solutions. A recent study by Yijin Hardware indicates that the health sector leads with an AI engagement score of 100, reflecting a large number of AI start-ups and extensive financial support. According to the study, the global AI start-up investments in healthcare amount to $4.2 billion including medical AI-analysis of X-rays and MRIs, administrative automation and drug development.
Health and finance sectors lead in most AI-driven industries

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

The healthcare has emerged as the top sector in industries with most Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven solutions. A recent study by Yijin Hardware indicates that the health sector leads with an AI engagement score of 100, reflecting a large number of AI start-ups and extensive financial support. According to the study, the global AI start-up investments in healthcare amount to $4.2 billion including medical AI-analysis of X-rays and MRIs, administrative automation and drug development.